The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 3, Milford, Kosciusko County, 1 March 1989 — Page 17

It happened ... in Syracuse

10 YEARS AGO, FEB. 28, 1979 In a special meeting last night (Tuesday), members of the Lakeland School Board decided to obtain cost estimates for a building modification study for handicapped needs. The corporation is entitled under federal law. Law 504, to provide equal access for handicapped students. We all in Syracuse would like to welcome two new families in our

Trapped gas causes higher radon levels

I By KATE WOLFORD Staff Writer

Although Kosciusko County has a slightly higher than average level of radon for the state, it stacks up fine against national levels. Radon is currently enjoying priority status as a environmental health concern. County Health Officer Jon Cupp says that as the substance called uranium breaks down the periodic table, for a short period of time, it is radon. The process is continuous.

The fitness bug

(By ROSA HATFIELD Guest Feature Writer

Spring is coming sooner than you think and we'd better get ready. I know what happens when spring comes. The physical fitness bug starts biting at me. Everywhere I look people are jogging. The physical fitness bug leaves no stone unturned to get at me. Every magazine ad prompts me to give up eating anything that tastes good and join an aerobics class. . All television commercials contain a gorgeous size three woman, clad in a scrap of material too small to dust with. Best of all. all the exercise and diet centers promise me that I, too, can look just like her. Never mind the fact that I was born with a larger waist than she has now. This little.bug has been pushing me relentlessly. He is there whispering in my ear while I am trying to go to sleep. "All right. I’ve had all I can take. Starting tomorrow morning I’m going to go through this house and throw away anything that tastes good. I’m going to go to town and buyone of those exercise suits, a pair of designer sweats, a pair of Reeboks and hit the road. Watch out world, don't get in my way." When morning arrives, jny

Grocery facts — Tomatoes are berries

tßy MAYNARD MILLER

Early European explorers, including Columbus, came upon an unknown plant being cultivated by the Indians in South America called “tomatr. The fruit of the plant w«ds yellow and when it was brougjjt to Europe, the Italians named them "apples of gold The French called it "love apple”, as did the English. Sir Walter Raleigh supposedly gave •Che first tomatoe to Queen Elizabeth as a gesture of his as section. The tomatoe gained the reputation as an aphrodisiac throughout

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community, both migrating from North Carolina. Living in Willow Grove is the Scheminske family. Mr. Fred is manager of the Tidwell factory in Goshen. From Gastonia, we welcome Bob and Juanita VanZandt. Bob is manager for Corl Corp, in Bremen. The VanZandts have purchased the former Jimmie Condor home on Kale Island, to be moving in about March 10. Ernie Rogers, Bill Beemer,

however, so the supply of radon is constant. ' — Cupp says, “We've known about radon for about five or six years.” He attributes the rise in radon levels found in homes to the energy crisis of the 19705. With increasingly well-insulated homes being the rule rather than the exception, radon gas is getting trapped in buildings and is staying there. “It gets in,” says Cupp, “but it can’t get out.” He adds that the presence of radon can pose a measurable health risk. In a report recently . eleased by

determination has flagged but only a little. I am able to talk myself into listening to that little bug once more. I chew on a carrot stick while I get ready to face the world. Taking an extra one with me, I begin my great adventure. In the department store after riding the escalator to the second floor. I check out the "athletic" wear. A body suit with matching leotards and of course,' leg warmers just about wipe out my paycheck. But it’s for a good cause. By the time I have purchased the Reeboks and a sweatsuit, I won't have to worry about eating too much this week. There will be no money left for groceries. Os course, by the time I return home with the necessary gear for getting in shape, it's really too late to start today. But I will do it tomorrow, first thing. I know the routine w'ell, because it happens the same way every year. But not this year. This time I am ready for him. ■ When that pesky little bug comes buzzing around my ears this spring, is he in for a surprise! I wenttotown today and bought the necessary equipment one more time. This time I bought something different. I bought the largest can of bug spray I could find. Guest feature writer Rosa Hatfield is a resident of Mentone.

many European countries. In America, the tomatoe was grown only as an attractive plant. In the late 1800 s, it was accepted as food, and grown as a commercial crop. It is now number three in vegetable dollar sales. When a tomatoe is too green, the taste will be sour and flat; when too ripe, the taste will be sugary and bland. Tomatoes that are too soft for salads still are ex-, cellent for normal cooking recipes. Tomatoes are actually berries. Columbus discovered tomatoes, and traveling in the opposite direction, another Italian, Marco Polo, found pasta in China.

Bob McNary, Ray Miller, John Kroh, Max Ganshorn, Jack Wells, Ted Rogers, Gene Kay and Jack Darr accompanied by their lovely ladies, report snowmobiling is super at Cadillac. Kellie England, formerly associated with Wawasee Body Shop on Highway 13 south, has opened the Wawasee Auto Sales business at 200 Chicago Street in Syracuse. Volunteer firemen have been

Ball State University, 27 percent of 2,000 homes that were tested in Indiana showed readings above the federally recommended “action level” of four picocuries per litre of air. A curie is a unit of radioactivity, pico is defined as a trillionth. In Kosciusko County, a total of 10 homes were tested; 30 percent were found to be above the safe level. In other health department business, bill 1150, which would make mandatory health department guidelines which are currently only recommendations, passed recently in the Indiana State House. At a February 14 meeting. Cupp spoke out against the bill, charging that not only would the mandates be ruinous to a small county health department, but that the legislation is a move toward regional health depart-

Time to make tax appointment

If you plan to have a paid preparer figure your 1988 tax return, now is the time to gather your documents and make an appointment. “If you prepare your taxes, or if you have someone else do the work for you. make certain your return is in the mail early if you expect a refund,” says Attorney General Linley Pearson. "The sooner the Internal Revenue Service and the Indiana Department of Revenue have your returns, the sooner your refund can be issued.” Before you decide to hire a tax preparer, make certain you need to pay. for the assistance. If you use any of the 1040 forms, you should be able to complete the return on your own. The IRS will complete your federal return for you once the basic information has Been filled in. If you plan to figure your taxes without assistance, make certain you have the necessary forms and documents before you get started, particularly if you wait until the deadline nears to begin working on your tax return. “Your tax return could be more complicated if you had several jobs, or made investments, or if you are self-employed or own a business," Pearson says. "If that is your situation, make certain you allow yourself or a tax preparer plenty of time to complete the work.” The most important thing to remember is that, regardless of whether you or a preparer completes your return, you are responsible for the accuracy of it. If you plan to hire a tax preparer, there are several considerations to make. " Determine the credentials of the firms or individual and if the person or firm is in business year-round. If you are audited several months later, the person who prepared your return should be available to

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doing an extra fine job in refurbishing the meeting room of the Syracuse Fire Station. The walls have been paneled, a drop ceiling and lighting has been completed, and final trimming and painting are currently being worked on.‘A new lighted clock has been donated. 20 YEARS AGO, FEB. 26. 1969 “The World Right Around Us” relating to the many facets of the

ments. There is hope for the department, on this issue, however. District Three Representative Dean Mock (Elkhart), is backing a bill that would replace bill 1150. This bill, 1864, would be stripped of the language pertaining to the health department mandates. Cupp sees number 1150 as “more of a threat to non-mt’ropolitan areas.” In another matter, Cupp says that the new well ordinance seems to be working fine. However, while residents are getting well permits and are getting inspections done, then are falling down in the area of free well testing. “They are not getting the free testing they are entitled to,” Cupp observes. As of February 23, of the 90 permits that have been issued, only about 12 wells have actually been tested.

answer any questions," Pearson says. Before signing a contract or paying to have your taxes computed. ask if the preparer or firm will represent you before the IRS if you are audited, and if a fee for that representation is required. Taxpayers should also determine the cost of having some else prepare their tax return and find out how the preparer arrives at that figure. “If you decide to have someone else prepare your taxes, make certain you are allowed an opportunity to review the documents before they are mailed." Pearson says. "If you have questions, ask. and be certain to check the return for accuracy.” Stay away from individuals or firms that: Promise to get you a refund or claim a special relationship with the IRS Those who boast of ways to beat the tax system, should be avoided. Claim they can tell you how much you’should get back before they begin working on your return. Some firms offer to give taxpayers a refund first, often as a loan. When the return arrives, it might be for less than the preparer figured and you could end up owing money. Ask you to sign a blank return, a return that has been partially completed, or completed in pencil. Do not sign anything until it has been reviewed. Ask you to write a check to the tax preparer instead of the IRS. Taxpayers should keep a copy of their return, whether computed by a firm or an individual. This year, taxpayers have an additional two days to complete their returns. Taxes are due April 15, but because that date falls on a Saturday, taxpayers have until Monday, April 17. "Remember, the sooner you have your return completed and in the mail, the sooner you will have a refund check,” Pearson reminds.

CMp mumty was the program given by Mrs. Ralph Method as the Ladies of the Round Table at Syracuse met in the home'of Mrs. Peter Blue. The Syracuse unit of Civil Defense met Thursday for its regular meeting. Vice chairman James Ritter presided and heard the reports. City director Charles Vanderveer read a letter from Mrs. Earl Money, program chairman for Civic Night in Syracuse. He also reported the 1969 license for the truck had been ordered. He had the CD Shelter signs and they will be placed on buildings designated as shelters in the near future Kenneth Felts volunteered to help put up the signs. Mrs. Charles (Nancy) Searfoss received the Linda Saify Memorial award Thursday night for bowling the most pins over her average in league play on the Thursday Night Ladies' bowling league at Wawasee Bowl on February 13. The Darrell Bowman family was Sunday evening guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Kammerdiener and daughters at Syracuse. Mrs. Mae Rinker, Syracuse, is spending a few days in Marion and Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Miner of Syracuse, who are wintering at Oklawaha, Fla., called on Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gray at their winter residence at Winter Haven one evening recently. 30 YEARS AGO, FEB. 26, 1959 Syracuse marshals soon

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I ft JMBL J r iftw REV. KIME SPEAKS TO ROTARY — Rev. Don Kime, program chairman for the February 28 meeting of the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club, gave a program with slides on backpacking in the North Cascades of Montana near Mount St. Helen. Shown in the photo are Res. Kime and Dick Conroy. Rotary president. (Photo by Bob Troutman)

have a new police car according to announcement of the town board last week. The car will be purchased from S & M Motors in Syracuse for a reported price of $1,700. Bids also were received from Myers Ford Service in Milford at prices ranging from $1,200 to $1,505. Equipment required for police cars was considered ineach bid. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Coy left Monday morning for West Palm Beach, Florida, where they will visit Mr. and Mrs. William Rosenbaum. Mr. and Mrs. George Walbridge will have as guests for the week end Mr. and Mrs. John DeHaan and daughter, Virginia, of Holland, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Joy Sims entertained Sunday Mr. and Mrs. John Connolly and two children and Mr. and Mrs. Hollar and family of Milford. Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Bates and daughter, Janice, were week end guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bates. Bob and Mary Fisher, Ogden Island residents, spent several days last week in St. Louis, Mo., where Bob. who has long been an enthusiastic bowler, participated in the ABC National bowling tournament held there. Lewis Immel, school superintendent, reported that the new band room was used for the first time this week. A few finishing touches are needed before the room is entirely complete but that didn't hinder the band classes.

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NEW SALESMEN — Petro’s G. M. Showplace, SR 15N, Warsaw, has four new salesmen. Jim Cole, top left, has four years of sales experience, two specializing in automotive sales and two in marine sales. He, his wife and son reside in Syracuse. Jeff Herbert of Goshen, top right, has five years of automotive sales experience, the last three years in Indiana. Goshen resident Irvin Yoder, bottom left, and his wife have four sons and three daughters. He is the former owner and founder of Blue Fin Industries. Bob Baugher, bottom right, has 21 years of sales experience, all in automotive sales. He resides in Syracuse where he was born and raised. (Photos,by Darlene Ritchie)

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